New Unissued Russian Ratnik Shovel Entrenching Tool 6E5 with bonus sheath

Description

"If it ain't broke don't fix it".
Updated version of classic Russian MPL-50. Essentially the same design since 1869, but with better, thicker steel and workmanship.
In addition to digging, the shovel can also be used as an axe, and one side of its blade is sharpened for this purpose, or as a hammer, with the flat of the blade as the working surface. It can serve as an oar for paddling on improvised rafts, as a frying pan for cooking food, and as a measuring device, as its length and width are standardized. Soviet Spetsnaz units had advanced training with these shovels, which they mostly used not for entrenching, but for close quarters combat. It is well balanced, which allows it to be used as a throwing weapon.
Length: 50cm or approximately 19 in.
Weight: 600gr or approximately 1 lb
Comes with classic Russian canvas pouch and modern Cold Steel spetsnaz nylon pouch